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FinMin asks sponsor banks to draft 5-year growth plan for RRBs

The finance ministry has also asked the sponsor banks of RRBs to submit action plans for expansion of branches and business of RRBs in the next five years

Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months

The deposit insurance limit refers to the amount of savings in bank deposits whose safety is assured if a lender goes bankrupt

Finance ministry pulls up public-sector banks over staff misconduct

Ministry asks lenders to strengthen handling customer grievances following several incidents

DoT once again knocks on finance ministry's door to repay MTNL debt

The total outstanding dues to the PSBs of MTNL is Rs 8,415.55 crore

Punjab & Sind Bank, IoB chiefs likely to get extended tenures soon

"Granting extension of tenures to PSB & IOB MDs is at a final stage. Both MDs have two years of services left. The final notification will come soon," said the source

Ex-Uco bank chief Subodh Goel arrested in Rs 6,210 cr loan fraud case

The former CMD of Uco bank was arrested by the ED from his residence in New Delhi; special PMLA court in Kolkata grants ED custody of Goel till May 21

Slew of PSU stake sales soon; govt plans to divest 6.5% in LIC in tranches

"This year, we will follow a strategy of regular offers for sale (OFS) in small tranches. We are officially giving forward guidance for small investors to look out for it," says Dipam Secretary

Hope to deliver more to Centre to stay the fiscal course: DIPAM Secy Chawla

Public stocks are a very good hedge in anyone's portfolio because the government is behind them. We enforce fair dividend norms very strictly, Chawla said

Centre plans to list at least five regional rural banks by FY27-end

Post the latest amalgamation effective May 1, there are 28 RRBs in 26 states and 2 UTs with more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts

Centre pushes CPSEs towards tech adoption, AI focus to boost efficiency

The senior official further explained that the change in traditional approach means CPSEs need to develop more core systems through the new emerging technologies such as AI

Now hiring: Centre to fill 25 top posts in financial institutions soon

FSIB will conduct interviews and prepare the shortlist

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet PSB chiefs on Thursday for annual review

The cumulative profits of PSBs surged to a record ₹1.78 trillion in FY25, registering a growth rate of 26 per cent over the previous year. All 12 PSBs saw profits of ₹1.41 trillion in FY24.

ATMs slide into the shadows as digital transactions take centerstage

With the Covid-induced surge in UPI transactions now firmly here to stay, banks are rethinking their strategies - and costs - on ATMs, especially for off-site machines

After constraints get addressed, IIFCL book can grow to ₹4 trn by FY28: MD

P R Jaishankar talks about the road ahead for India Infrastructure Finance Company

PSBs introduce AI-driven soft skill training to enhance customer service

It comes against the backdrop of stagnating deposit growth at major public sector banks (PSBs) and concerns in the Ministry of Finance about inconsistent customer service

Indo-Pak tensions: PSBs fortified ops in sensitive areas along border

Banks such as Punjab & Sind Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank have asked their circle heads to stay in their zonal offices

Ministries prepare crisis plans after PM's review meet amid border tensions

Ministries of agriculture, power, labour and consumer affairs prepare plans to support farmers, protect jobs, and ensure grid and supply stability amid border conflict

FM asks banks to stay alert, says financial system remains robust

Finance Minister asks banks to ensure uninterrupted banking, cyber vigilance and ATM cash flow amid India-Pakistan tensions; insurers told to speed up claim settlements

SC's Bhushan Power and Steel ruling: Review petition may flag 'errors'

According to a source aware of the developments, it appears that the court did not consider infusion of money by JSW in the form of compulsory convertible debenture towards equity infusion

DFS tells public sector banks to speed up CIRP filings, cut delays at NCLT

The Department of Financial Services has urged public sector banks to reduce procedural delays in insolvency filings and improve resolution timelines under the IBC